News Releases for September 2011

IR-2011-97, Sept. 29, 2011 — The IRS reminded estates of married individuals dying after 2010 that they must file an estate tax return to pass along their unused estate & gift tax exclusion amount to their surviving spouse.

IR-2011-96, Sept. 21, 2011 — The IRS provided clarification for tax return preparers about when to renew their preparer tax identification numbers (PTINs), how suitability testing will be conducted, and when the continuing education requirement will begin.

IR-2011-95, Sept. 21, 2011 – The IRS launched a new program that will enable many employers to resolve past worker classification issues and achieve certainty under the tax law at a low cost by voluntarily reclassifying their workers.

IR-2011-94, Sept. 15, 2011 — The IRS announces new details on the recently completed offshore program.

IR-2011-93, Sept. 14, 2011— The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance designed to clarify the tax treatment of employer-provided cell phones.

IR-2011-92, September 13, 2011 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today requested public comment on a proposed affordability safe harbor for employers under the shared responsibility provisions included in the Affordable Care Act that will apply to certain employers starting in 2014.

IR-2011-91, Sept. 13, 2011 — The IRS announced that large estates of people who died in 2010 will have until early next year to file various returns and pay any estate taxes due.

IR-2011-90, Sept. 7, 2011 — As the upcoming filing extension tax deadlines approach, the IRS, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, is announcing a new round of outreach to small employers and the professional service providers they rely on to encourage them to review the new Small Business Health Care Tax Credit to see if they are eligible.

IR-2011-89, Sept. 6, 2011 — The IRS released the specifications for the competency test individuals must pass to become a Registered Tax Return Preparer.

IR-2011-88, Sept. 1, 2011 — Relief primarily applies to corporations, partnerships and trusts.

IR-2011-87, Sept. 1, 2011 –– The relief postpones certain filing and payment deadlines to Oct. 31, 2011.

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